& STAFF FOCUS TWO NEW ADMINISTRATIVE FOR THE 2022-23 SCHOOL YEAR

At DSHA, the Director of Student Services develops and articulates the vision and philosophy of Student Services programs by planning and providing strategic leadership consistent with the mission of DSHA. Student Services serves students with a focus meeting the needs of the whole person—academic, social, emotional, wellness, and mental health of each student.

Education:

 BA in History, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

 BA in Broad Field Social Science, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

 MS in Educational Administration, Cardinal Stritch University

Professional Experience:

 St. John the Evangelist Catholic School | Principal

 St. Monica Parish School | Principal

 St. Mary Parish School of Hales Corners | Principal

 St. Joan Antida High School | Principal and Academic Dean

Q: What is your favorite thing about serving at an all-girls school?

A: I am all about the empowerment of women and the opportunities girls have in this setting that will positively impact their adult lives—college and beyond. In my past experience as a principal at an all-girls high school, and here, I see girls thriving in an academically rigorous and faith-based environment that encourages students to advocate for themselves and others. Girls feel comfortable participating in class and sharing their thoughts, leading them to become skilled communicators. A DSHA education affords girls substantial opportunities.

Q: What do you value or appreciate most about the Salvatorian mission?

A: Service to others. In our adult life, one of the impost important things we can do is to make an impactful change in the lives of others. We are called to do this in our vocation or volunteering. Through our DSHA mission, we instill service to others with the hope that students carry it forward in their lives while being good, kind, and faith-filled people.

Q: What is your hope for our students as it relates to your role as Director of Student Services?

A: Our goal is to be the best in everything that we do, and to do it through our Catholic school lens. That is the standard that drives me. Every decision we make is in the best interest of students and how to improve upon meeting their needs socially, emotionally, and intellectually. We are looking at what we offer, how we support girls in all aspects of who they are, and their DSHA experience. We are relying on data—and seeking this each quarter—to provide necessary offerings and interventions. Additionally, we look to see how students are responding and making sure we are defining and developing processes to meet those needs.

 Favorite experience with students at DSHA? | “I love all-school assemblies and Mass—anything with the collective school community coming together—the energy shows how special our community is.”

 Family | Husband Dave of 35 years, two sons, and a large Greek extended family “whom we gather with as much as possible!”

 Parishioner | St. Charles in Hartland

 Hobbies | Golf, travel, and spending time in Door County

 Item of note | In 2019, Schram received the prestigious Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Leadership Award.